Patent application title: Officer under fire perpetrator machine

Abstract:

The Officer Under Fire Perpetrator is a remote-controlled, moving, target
human-like in appearance and movements and is comprised of two major
components referred to as the base unit and the target body. The base
unit houses all components, consisting of a chassis plate (moved by: four
electric motor/wheel assemblies) housed within an armor box providing
protection from bullets. This system provides live-video footage to
assist human trainer, remote-control operation, in addition to
post-training review as shootout scenarios unfold. An electronic sighting
system is displayed on live video, ensuring the training weapon's
accuracy while shooting training projectiles at trainees. Equipped with a
moving target body arm, the human-appearing target body is capable of
withstanding numerous bullet hits and mounts into the base unit. This
allows for a simulated firearms range shootout between the O.U.F.
Perpetrator firing training projectiles, as a trainee is firing bullets
upon the target's body.

Claims:

1. Mobile base unit with four remote controlled motors causing rotation of
multi-direction wheels causing motions of: fore and aft, left and right,
four way diagonal and rotation in clockwise and counterclockwise
directions and combined motions of rotation in either clockwise and
counterclockwise and fore of aft or left or right motion and with pulse
motor activations for fine rotation modulation.

2. Claim 1 with target body of various humanoid or other figures.

3. Target body with movable body parts or appendages that has adjustable
motion.

4. Target Body with hit indication.

5. Claims 1 and 2 with training weapon attached.

6. Training weapon with variable elevation adjustment.

7. Training weapon with wireless camera with protective window for
operator feedback of base unit position and weapon target acquisition.

8. Camera with target indicator by way of an electronic or other sighting
indicator in frame of view.

20. Remote controlled mobile drive unit as in claim 1 that has suspension
between sub plate and the main enclosure.

Description:

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001]The present invention relates to a mobile, remote-controlled,
human-like in appearance, firearm target system that shooting training
projectiles while video recording which assists in targeting shooters in
a shooting range or other training environment while also providing the
benefit post training video review to assist in the training process.

BACKGROUND

[0002]Mobile, human appearing target systems are well known to be in
existence, especially in police and military training. Many of these
systems are remote-controlled, powered by electrically driven motors,
cable and pulley or chain and sprocket systems. Other simulated firearms
training systems have rely upon a video screen which simulates scenarios
where the trainee/shooter must respond appropriately and fire shots on a
target or video screen when appropriate. These existing systems have
often rely upon a simulated firearm that lacks realism in that real
ammunition is not fired during the training process. As a result, there
is a lack of weapon recoil and can lead trainees to have the perception
that more parallels with that of a video game with regards to a video
screen simulation. Secondly, existing moving, human-appearing targets do
not adequately create realistic stress inoculation and impose a physical
threat since existing moving targets do not shoot accurately from the
target the trainee is firing upon. One example of a typical video screen
firearm simulation system is set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 5,215,464 issued
on Jun. 1, 1993 to Marshall; Albert H. (Orlando, Fla.), Wolff; Ronald S.
(Cocoa, Fla.), Purvis; Edward J. (Winter Park, Fla.), McCormack; Robert
T. (Merritt Island, Fla.). A second prior art example of a moving
shooting target is set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 7,614,626 issued on Nov.
10, 2009 to Aanerud; Richard R. and Aanerud; Laura A.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003]The present invention consists of major components being a chassis
pan which houses electronics, drive motor attached to wheels that provide
independent movement initiated by remote-control. Also contained onto the
chassis pan is a training weapon which in this embodiment is a commonly
available paintball gun, however other projectile weapons will suffice.
Said weapon fires training projectiles that are fired at velocity rates
far slower than that of real firearms projectiles allowing human trainees
to be fired upon while only needing to wear minor safety equipment. Said
training weapon's aim is assisted by a mechanical or electronic sighting
system sighted in with said training weapon. Sighting system is
positioned in front of a wireless transmitting video camera that provides
live feedback for the target system operator to effectively move said
invention and target firearms trainees, while firing training projectiles
for a realistic shooting scenario typically recreated by security, law
enforcement and military personnel. Affixed to the top of the unit sub
plate is a pneumatically activated bracket which provides pulling force
to actuate movement of the human-appearing target body that is pulled in
this embodiment by a cable or similar material that is bullet resistant.
An armor box assembly surrounds the components affixed to the unit sub
plate for the purpose of protection from inadvertent bullets fired low
that occasionally may miss the human-appearing target body. The armor box
contains a mounting provision for transparent, protective material that
shields the camera allowing a clear and unobstructed view of the shooting
range and trainee(s). Mounted atop the unit box is a removable cover with
access panel that allows access for servicing invention. The unit box has
two mounting provisions for the human-appearing target body that slides
in and out for easy removal and installation. Mounted within the target
is a reactive target plate which provides hit indication in the event
that a firearm trainee successfully landed a bullet in a desired
location.

SUBSTITUTE SPECIFICATION STATEMENT

[0004]This substitute specification includes no new matter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005]FIG. 1 displays the complete invention in current embodiment with
the target body mounted into main drive unit;

[0006]FIG. 2, SECTION K-K displays a top view of the main drive unit
cover, displaying the protruding training weapon in the current
embodiment;

[0007]FIG. 3, SECTION L-L displays the bottom view of the main drive unit
displays wheel and motor drive assembly, with outer portions beyond
square area displaying training weapon in the right upper corner of
square area and target body arms and demo weapon shown;

[0008]FIG. 4, SECTION C-C at a right side 45 degree viewing angle of the
main drive unit, displays mechanicals related to the movement of the
target body movable arm;

[0009]FIG. 5, SECTION D-D at a right side 45 degree viewing angle of the
main drive unit, displays mechanicals related to the training weapon
pellet filler flange opening, mounting and movement of training weapon as
well as the camera mounting plate;

[0010]FIG. 6, SECTION F-F displays at a nearly frontal viewing angle,
removable panels of the unit box as well as the resilient mount for box
attaching to the unit sub-plate;

[0011]FIG. 7, SECTION E-E displays at a right side 45 degree viewing
angle, drive motor and wheel components affixed to the underside of the
unit sub plate as well as position feedback camera and window contained
underneath removable cover;

[0012]FIG. 8, SECTION A-A displaying a right side 45 degree viewing angle
of the drive unit, the training weapon at an elevated position with
related movement of the camera and slideable window;

[0013]FIG. 9, displays a side sectional view of the target body and
reactive plate mounted within;

[0014]FIG. 10, displays a top view of the target body, main drive unit
cover with cable and cable cut out in cover lid;

[0015]FIG. 11, SECTION B-B displays a front viewing angle of the main
drive unit, displaying the training weapon at an elevated position;

[0016]FIG. 12, displays the air piston and assembly in a retracted
condition with causation of movable arm in down position;

[0017]FIG. 13, displays the air piston and assembly in an extended
position with causation of movable arm in the up position;

[0018]FIG. 14, displays a wiring schematic of the electrical system in
current invention.

[0022]Referring to FIG. 4, the arm actuator air cylinder 16 is attached to
a cylinder mount pin 17, as rod end of 16 attaches to arm actuator
bracket 14, which then is affixed to cable as to arm 13 by way of a pivot
pin 44, target body leg 28 is displayed along with attached target body
1.

[0023]Referring to FIG. 5, the elevation motor 18 is affixed to the
underside of the unit sub plate 27 and the elevation screw 19 is affixed
onto the motor shaft of 18 which is attached to the elevation pin nut 20
which has causation to raise and lower upon rotation of elevation screw
19 caused by elevation motor 18, thereby 20 is affixed to training weapon
21 which is mounted centrally upon training weapon pivot pin 24, allowing
muzzle end to raise and lower opposite direction of elevation pin nut 20,
raising and lowering.

[0025]Referring to FIG. 6, the unit box as 59 is surrounded by removable
side panels 31 assist in protection of internal components such as
batteries 32, from inadvertent bullets or projectile fire which could
otherwise be damaged, while an access panel 30 allows easy access of main
drive unit 4 internals such as a leg set screw 26 that secures target
body leg 28 that rests upon the unit sub plate 27 with mounting by way of
resilient bushing mount for box 29 with resilient mount bolts 12.

[0030]Referring to FIG. 9, the target body 1 is displayed at a right side
view, a cut away view, displaying internal reactive plate 42 typically
made of a bullet resistant material that reacts by way of movement and
audible report when impacted by bullets and projectiles.

[0031]Referring to FIG. 10, a top view of the removable cover 33 is
displayed having cable 13 protrude through cable cutout 6 having
causation of motion upon movable arm 2 and demo weapon 3, attached to
target body 1, as training weapon is displayed outside of removable cover
33.

[0032]Referring to FIG. 11, a frontal view of the main drive unit 4,
displaying training weapon 10 in an elevated position.

[0033]Referring to FIG. 12, a side view of the target body 1, with
attached movable arm 2 and demo weapon 3, affixed to cable 13, then
affixed to bracket arm 14 by way of a pivot pin 44, and said bracket arm
14 pivots upon a pivot pin 44 and pivot bracket 45, with motion causation
by attached air piston 16 powered by air cylinder tank 46, with current
piston position retracted as movable arm 2 and demo weapon position 3 is
down.

[0034]Referring to FIG. 13, a side view of the target body 1, with
attached movable arm 2 and demo weapon 3, affixed to cable 13, then
affixed to bracket arm 14 by way of a pivot pin 44, and said bracket arm
14 pivots upon a pivot pin 44 and pivot bracket 45, with motion causation
by attached air piston 16 powered by air cylinder tank 46, with current
piston position extended as movable arm 2 and demo weapon position 3 is
up.

[0036]The 12 volt circuit from second voltage regulator 48 provides power
for video camera 35 and wireless video transmitter 47 and matched video
receiver can be plugged into any TV screen or monitor for live
operational viewing and recording.